People’s Alliance for democracy leaders declare their support at a press conference yesterday for any solution to the political impasse that court presidents propose at their meeting today.

Commenting after a meeting with the leaders of the PAD, Suriyasai Katasila said the group would withdraw proposals for a royally appointed prime minister following the King's advice. The PAD has also committed to continuing to push for political reform and to give its full support to the decision of the Supreme Court, Administrative Court and Constitution Court.

"The People's Alliance for Democracy still insists the political crisis was a result of Thaksin Shinawatra lacking the eligibility to administrate the country. We ask people to gather on May 2, from 5pm to midnight, to accept His Majesty the King's advice," he said.

Sondhi Limthongkul a leader of the PAD, said the group would stop rallying, but would resume if Thai Rak Thai or Election Commission violated the King's advice.

HM the King on Tuesday told the Administrative Court and the Supreme Court to explore all legal avenues to get the country out of the current "political mess" and said an election that produced a one-party Parliament would be undemocratic. He ruled out the possibility of a royally appointed prime minister.

Interior Minister Kongsak Wantana said people loyal to the King might react in response to the PAD's rally. "They [movements of groups in society] will make loyal subjects see who is stubborn. His Majesty the King has dedicated himself for 60 years. I believe his loyal subjects will do something, but the kind of movements depend on the individuals as everybody is loyal to him and admires him."

He said the ministry was ready to support a new election if one is required. The opposition has also said it will join an election if the court demands a new one.

Wattana Khamchoo

The Nation